St. Theodore's El
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Albert Lea, MN
323 E Clark St, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic schools in Minnesota
- Growing: enrollment up 50% since 2019–20
St. Theodore's El is a Catholic diocesan school in Albert Lea, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 78 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota. Enrollment has grown about 50% since 2019–20. The school is part of the Diocese of Winona. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 171 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 78
- Teachers
- 9.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 37 girls, 41 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Winona
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 84% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
- Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Minnesota
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Theodore's El whether it takes part.
- K-12 Education Subtraction (private school tuition) · Tax credit or deduction
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Theodore's El
What grades does St. Theodore's El serve?
St. Theodore's El serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend St. Theodore's El?
About 78 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Theodore's El?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Minnesota has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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